33rd Annual Japanese New Year's Bell-Ringing Ceremony

1,758 views · Published 26 December 2018 · 0:59 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: Asian Art Museum · 2018 · Education

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Ring in the new year — literally — with a 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell. The bell will be struck 108 times on New Year’s Eve to usher in the New Year and curb the 108 mortal desires (bonno) that, according to Buddhist belief, torment humankind. While you wait, add to our collection of 1,000 cranes and make a wish for the new year. Get details at: http://www.asianart.org/regular/cultural-celebrations

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